wanted them to believe in‚ and in having them act the way they wanted them to. The first situation is the witch trials of Salem that took place in the 1690s (as reported by Arthur Miller in The Crucible)‚ and the second is the massive anti-communism movement that took place in the United-States between 1947 and 1954. By looking at the facts found in the play‚ and by looking at the history of the anti-communism movement ‚ we will make the parrallels between these two major crimes against freedom of expression
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Michael Heifetz 10/29/11 Act 1 Characterization Throughout act one of The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller uses many forms of characterization to present Abigail as a sly‚ lying girl‚ who tries to wheedle her way into getting the outcome that she wants by any means necessary. One way he does this is through Abigail’s words throughout act one. When Parris is asking Abigail about why she was fired from Elizabeth Proctor’s service Abigail said‚ “[she] hates me‚ uncle‚ she must… [she is]
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The Crucible Essay The definition of crucible is a severe test or trial. Arthur Miller skillfully uses this word to describe the 16th century‚ Salem inspired‚ witch trial based play‚ The Crucible. Handling the chaos of the courts in Salem became an accomplishment in its self. The characters also endured a test of strength by deciphering between what is best for themselves or their friends. Three characters that undergo many tests of emotional strength and stability in this play are John Proctor
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"...Thou shalt not bear false witness. [He is stuck. He counts back on his fingers‚ knowing one is missing.] Thous shalt not make unto thee any graven image" "You have said that twice‚ sir." (page 67) Speakers: John Proctor and Reverend Hale Irony: Situational Explanation: When Hale asked Proctor to recite the 10 commandments‚ he literally forgot that adultery is a commandment‚ considering his affair with Abigail being a prime example of adultery and the fact that he forgot to recite it. "We
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Good morning fellow members‚ today I am going to reveal my analysis of the character of Jon Hale. The Crucible was a trying affair on the small town of Salem. During this event a man came to the town of Salem‚ this man was Reverend Hale. Hale was crucial in the interpretation of these “satanic” works. He was the one of the first people to openly believe the witchcraft and one of the few to end up openly opposing it as well. Where the whole town fell to mass hysteria‚ believing that the devil‚ Hale
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Arthur Miller ’s The Crucible: Gaining Integrity through Failure Integrity is achieved through the gaining of wisdom; the gaining of wisdom is a direct result of failure. Arthur Miller wrote the moralizing drama‚ The Crucible‚ in this play the main character John Proctor was wrongly accused of witchcraft and served the death penalty along with two others. The story of John Proctor was indirectly summarized by the American author William Saroyan when he said‚ "Good people...are good because they
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The way in which the protagonist‚ John Proctor‚ is presented in The Crucible somewhat changes throughout the play. Firstly‚ he is presented as quite dominant and violent‚ however as the story progresses‚ he is presented still as a violent character but a much more likeable one. He is also one to go with his first instincts‚ and has a lot of pride. These two characteristics are the main factors that lead to Proctors downfall. The first scene in which Proctor is introduced is set in Reverend Parris’
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In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ names are of the utmost importance to many Puritans because they resemble reputation and social status. During Act 4 when John Proctor is being persuaded to confess to witchcraft‚ an altercation about signing away Proctor’s name occurs. Reverend Parris argues‚ “It is a weighty name; it will strike the village that Proctor confess. I beg you‚ let him sign it…” (Miller 131) By saying‚ “it will strike the village that Proctor confess‚” Parris attempts to coax Judge Danforth
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John Proctor is leading a double life according to one local farmer. Mr. Joe Smith claims to have seen Mr. Proctor behind his barn with Abigail Williams last Friday night. Proctor is said to have gotten close to Abigail that night and many nights before. The two have previously been seen during late night hours alone near the forest‚ but are now being more risky with their affair seeing each other during all hours of the day. When Proctor’s wife‚ Elizabeth Proctor‚ was asked about the affair
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In Arthur Miller’s Act 3 of The Crucible‚ both Giles’s and Mary’s deposition is meant to help but is then used against them and cause more problems and as the story goes on‚ Hale starts to show regret towards the court. At the start of act 3‚ the readers see Rev. Paris saying that the people who oppose the church is an attack. Hale starts to show his irritation when the evidence given to prove that the girl’s are pretense is seen as an attack against the church; He expresses his frustration by saying
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